#15
La Perla
Italian luxury lingerie house founded in Bologna in 1954, now relaunching as La Perla Atelier under American owner Peter Kern after its 2024 insolvency.
More premium alternatives to Skims
Updated September 2026 · 6 ranked picks
Looking to step up from Skims? These 6 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
#16
Norma Kamali
New York label founded in 1967, known for jersey draping, the Sleeping Bag Coat and swimwear, still owned and designed by Norma Kamali.
#17
Toteme
Stockholm-based label from Elin Kling and Karl Lindman making minimalist, neutral-toned wardrobe staples, tailoring and its signature monogram scarf.
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#18
nanushka
Budapest label founded in 2005 by Sandra Sándor, known for vegan leather outerwear, fluid tailoring and a muted, earthy palette.
#19
Simone Rocha
London label from Irish designer Simone Rocha, known for romantic tulle, broderie anglaise and pearl-embellished womenswear with a darker, subversive edge.
#20
Helmut Lang
Austrian-born, New York-based label defining 1990s minimalism through deconstructed tailoring, technical fabrics and raw-edge denim; owned by Fast Retailing.
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La Perla, Norma Kamali, Toteme lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Skims? These 6 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
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